About this Presentation
This presentation is organized as an introduction to the Agentrics background and supply chain synchronization offer; a description of the supply chain improvement methodology, results and obstacles, and questions and answers. The aim of Agentrics is to synchronize actions across the supply chain to satisfy the end user. Agentrics is a software company organized by 23 large retailers to counteract Wal-Mart prior to 2000 before the internet bubble burst. The company was bought by a large supply chain integrator solution provider. It provides a collaboration platform for all links in the supply chain. Agentrics provides a link above individual ERP systems from suppliers, distributors and retailers. Inventory and consumer characteristics are discussed. The shift from push to pull inventory systems is discussed. The strategic dynamics and strategic solution are discussed for global supply chains.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
Supply chain synchronization is about aligning the behavior of multiple links in the supply chain to maximize throughput to the end user.
Egentrics, a software company, was founded by large retailers as a platform for purchasing and has evolved to focus on supply chain integration.
There is a constant pressure in retail to leverage economies of scale, increase competition, and manage operational complexity.
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Eckman
Ms Alka Wadhwa
Alka Wadhwa is an experienced consultant and process improvement expert with over 24 years of expertise in the Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Six Sigma, and organizational performance optimization. She has successfully led projects in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, driving significant improvements such as a 67% boost in hospital operations and a 140% increase in outpatient visits.
Previously, Alka Wadhwa spent 17+ years at GE Global Research Center, where she led initiatives to enhance various GE businesses through advanced technologies, process redesign, and system optimization. Founder of Better Solutions Consulting, LLC, she specializes in using TOC, Six Sigma, and data analytics to streamline operations and build high-performance teams.
Her work has earned her multiple accolades, including the Empire State Award of Excellence in healthcare.
Dr Gary Wadhwa
Dr. Gary Wadhwa is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive experience in the field. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and has served as an Attending at prestigious institutions like St. Peters Hospitals, Ellis Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in NY. With a career spanning over two decades, he was the former CEO and President of a group specialty practice in NY from 1994 to 2015. Dr. Wadhwa holds an MBA from UT at Knoxville, TN, and has undergone additional training in System Dynamics at MIT, Health System Management at Harvard Business School, and Entrepreneurship and healthcare innovations at Columbia Business School. Committed to expanding access to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery care, he is currently engaged in a meaningful project to provide healthcare services to underserved populations in inner city and rural areas through non-profit Community Health Centers.